arduinna

I can't really drink alcohol anymore so there's no point in saving a bottle of something expensive and wonderful for when the day finally comes.

I briefly wondered if I should acquire a vuvuzela so I have it when I need it, but I realized this will be basically a textbook example of a moment for which shofarot are made. I can usually get a good trumpet blast or nine. I'm prepared.

See you all in the streets. Maybe it will happen tomorrow.

Current Mood: hopeful

torachan

1. Four day weekend! I'm very excited about that.

2. I had a chance to get over to the Torrance store to say goodbye to the manager who's leaving. Asked her how things were going with her possible transfer to Hawaii and she said she's had web interviews with a few people and it's basically confirmed, just have to finalize where she'll be, so I'm glad they were able to find a position for her.

3. Tuxie was so cute this morning! He loves those planters, but usually doesn't get right up under the tree like that.

torachan

Last night we went down there later in the evening, arriving around 8:30. It was an Oogie Boogie Bash night, so DCA was already closed to non-event guests and it was also almost time for the parade to start, so Disneyland was crowded when we first got in, but once we got past that clog on Main Street it wasn't bad at all.

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Are there any cool events or challenges happening that you want to hype?

What do you just want to talk about?

What have you been watching or reading?

Chores and other not-fun things count!

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They're up there with coral islands, lightning, and caterpillars turning into butterflies.

https://xkcd.com/3135/

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Customer: "That’s not acceptable. I need it for my vacation. I’m leaving tomorrow morning."

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olivermoss

I read books 1-4 of C S Poe's Memento Mori series. A while ago when I was still trying to find books by browsing Amazon (this is a terrible way to find books these days, but the reccing ecosystems I was in were worse) I kept staring at these covers and considering. They seemed relevant to my interests, but also I got burned on a lot of random buys. Also, it seemed like the more a book looked like it was maybe catering to me that it would be borderline unreadable, or actually unreadable.

I liked them and they are very well written. However, they are tricky reccs. It's about a pair of detectives dealing with series killers in NYC and has an actually good sense of NYC crime history. A lot of this is rooted in good research. However, the darkness, the various content warnings and a few other things are going to turn off a lot of readers.

So I was going to make really tortured metaphors about how, even putting all that aside, the books have a very specific vibe that I don't think most people would like. However, what tipped the scale and made me finally take a chance was a fan artist I follow doing an unofficial alt cover for it. Also, the books seem popular on the MM books subreddit and in some of the fan spaces I'm in right now.

It's going to be a 5 book series and book 4 just came out. There is a lot of interconnected stuff between the books so I am glad I read them in order. I'll need to do a canon review before the final one comes out. Definitely a series where you might want to look up warnings and tropes beforehand.

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Show: SGA

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, Teyla Emmagan, John Sheppard, Ronon Dex, Halling, OCs
Pairings: Rodney/Teyla
Categories: het, hurt/comfort, permanent injury
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, brief mention of a suicide (minor OC)
Words: 12,603
Author's Journal: n/a
Author's Website: Mira on AO3
Link: Come and Join the Dance

Author’s summary: "Any child would be lucky to have you as a father, Rodney."

Why This Must Be Read:This deeply emotional, sensitively written story by Mira from 2007 revolves around Rodney, who has to cope with a life-changing, permanent injury and leaves Atlantis to live with the Athosians. It’s about acceptance and shifting priorities—unwavering friendship and compassion. With a baby and an unexpected relationship, it’s a compelling story of resilience, hope, and love. The fic offers a wonderful insight into Rodney and makes the Rodney/Teyla pairing feel both beautiful and believable. It’s a truly wonderful read—you shouldn’t miss it.

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The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1 by Grrr and Irinbi

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pegkerr

I was invited to do a reading at DreamHaven Books on August 20. As I joked to the audience, a reading can be a stressful thing, rather like a planned party. You worry that no one will show up and there will not be enough food.

But it was a nice little turnout, slightly under twenty people, which is rather good for one of these events. I read from my book in (slow) progress, the sequel to Emerald House Rising (working title The Sapphire Heir). Everyone paid polite attention while I read for close to an hour and laughed in the right places.

It is a little strange, because I cannot tell them when the book will come out, or even when it might be finished.

I have a small number of fans, but fortunately, they are supportive.

And very, very patient.

Thanks to DreamHaven Books and the Speculations Reading series.

Photo credit John Walsh.

Image description: Top: the entrance to a bookstore (DreamHaven Books) overlaid with text: Speculations Reading: Peg Kerr. Center: A woman (Peg) sits at a table, looking down at a tablet. Bottom: a small audience sits in three rows of chairs.

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This is your check-in post for today. The poll will be open from midnight Universal or Zulu Time (8pm Eastern Time) on Friday to midnight on Saturday (8pm Eastern Time).

Poll #33550 Daily poll

Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: Access List, participants: 27

How are you doing?

I am okay
17 (65.4%)

I am not okay, but don't need help right now
9 (34.6%)

I could use some help.
0 (0.0%)

How many other humans are you living with?

I am living single
8 (29.6%)

One other person
13 (48.1%)

More than one other person
6 (22.2%)

Please, talk about how things are going for you in the comments, ask for advice or help if you need it, or just discuss whatever you feel like.

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Me: "Sorry, the delivery has been delayed, so it will come in later today."
She narrows her eyes at me and then pulls a pouch out of her bag. Out comes a little pile of crystals, which she arranges on the counter.
Me: "What are you doing?"
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